BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LC53 EAMMOT history
LC53 EAM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,120 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 111,120 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,134 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC53 EAM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC53 EAM was last recorded at 111,120 miles on 22 Jan 2024, 4,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 106,219 miles · 13 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,901 miles
- Average per year
- 6,134 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 111,120 miles
- 2023 – 106,219 miles
- 2022 – 100,106 miles
- 2020 – 94,154 miles
- 2019 – 84,503 miles
- 2018 – 69,726 miles
- 2017 – 59,081 miles
- 2016 – 39,185 miles
- 2015 – 28,864 miles
- 2014 – 19,168 miles
- 2013 – 16,579 miles
- 2012 – 14,450 miles
- 2011 – 13,192 miles
- 2010 – 11,232 miles
- 2009 – 9,673 miles
- 2008 – 7,885 miles
- 2006 – 5,938 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,120 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine oil level below min
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link cover split
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,120 miles (+4,901)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 111,120 miles
- Test number
- 358766434031
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,219 miles (+6,113)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 106,219 miles
- Test number
- 608592916592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,106 miles (+2)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 100,106 miles
- Test number
- 573575782614
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level below min
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Light lens cover becoming adrift
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Light lens cover becoming adrift
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail100,104 miles (+5,950)1 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,104 miles
- Test number
- 931741477791
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level below min
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Light lens cover becoming adrift
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Light lens cover becoming adrift
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass94,154 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 94,154 miles
- Test number
- 186363649996
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail94,154 miles (+9,651)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,154 miles
- Test number
- 216519654238
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,503 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 84,503 miles
- Test number
- 403687636762
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail84,503 miles (+14,777)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,503 miles
- Test number
- 924133503282
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,726 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 69,726 miles
- Test number
- 210458479987
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail69,724 miles (+10,643)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,724 miles
- Test number
- 828167314855
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,081 miles (+170)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 59,081 miles
- Test number
- 812425093046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,911 miles (+19,726)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,911 miles
- Test number
- 484792585633
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass39,185 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 39,185 miles
- Test number
- 895084450388
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail39,185 miles (+10,321)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,185 miles
- Test number
- 136496141793
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,864 miles (+9,696)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 28,864 miles
- Test number
- 385508025075
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front tyres cracked.
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked.
Pass19,168 miles (+2,589)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 19,168 miles
- Test number
- 478383614046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,579 miles (+2,129)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 16,579 miles
- Test number
- 595913223083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,450 miles (+1,258)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 14,450 miles
- Test number
- 936083922080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,192 miles (+1,960)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 13,192 miles
- Test number
- 565177921061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,232 miles (+1,559)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 11,232 miles
- Test number
- 590069630084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,673 miles (+1,788)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 9,673 miles
- Test number
- 571947039094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,885 miles (+1,947)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 7,885 miles
- Test number
- 231435838041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,938 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 5,938 miles
- Test number
- 210993736363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC53 EAM
- Does LC53 EAM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC53 EAM expired on 21 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC53 EAM?
- The MOT on LC53 EAM expired on 21 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC53 EAM done?
- LC53 EAM was recorded at 111,120 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2024, an average of 6,134 miles a year.
- Has LC53 EAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC53 EAM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LC53 EAM ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LC53 EAM find?
- LC53 EAM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.
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